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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled mackerel / scombrids (excluding livers and roes) (SITC 03417) totaled $371K in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Mackerel / Scombrids (Excluding Livers and Roes) paid $28K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $277K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Mackerel / Scombrids (Excluding Livers and Roes) imports of $371K in July 2026 ran 125% above the year-to-date monthly average of $165K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMackerel and other scombrids — a family that includes king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and Atlantic mackerel — are high-oil species for which histamine (scombrotoxin) control is the central food-safety obligation under FDA's seafood HACCP framework. USDA FSIS inspection applies at entry, and importers must demonstrate that time-temperature controls were maintained from catch through arrival. The scombrid family's overlap with tuna classification means species identification at the tariff level requires care to avoid misclassification between this heading and the tuna/skipjack heading.
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17 shipments/mo
Basic heading 291 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 03417 · $371K of $14.4B
Both mackerel and tunas belong to the Scombridae family, but SITC separates them: tunas and skipjack fall under 03414, while mackerel (scombrids other than tunas and bonito) fall under 03417. The distinction turns on genus and species — importers should ensure commercial invoices and packing lists identify the species by scientific name to support correct classification.
FDA requires importers of scombroid fish to have a HACCP plan that identifies histamine formation as a significant hazard and includes critical control points for time-temperature management. Importers must also verify that their foreign suppliers have equivalent controls in place. Shipments without adequate HACCP documentation are subject to detention and refusal. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for current compliance requirements.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Norway and Japan together supply 94% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$371KYoY · Pro
Exports
$245KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.